Sale Mercury Office Weather Records (ASN00085134)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Sale Mercury Office (ASN00085134), Australia, with 45 years of record.
Key Facts for Sale Mercury Office
- Sale Mercury Office (ASN00085134) is a weather station in Australia at -38.10 latitude and 147.07 longitude, n/a above sea level.
- The station reports from 1887 to 1931, 45 years of record.
- 0 records set at Sale Mercury Office still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Sale Mercury Office set a daily record precipitation of 24.1 mm (0.9 in) on 6 December 1930.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -38.10 latitude, 147.07 longitude.
- Elevation: n/a.
- Period of record: 1887 to 1931, 45 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 101.6 mm (4.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 18 January 1911 |
| Feb | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) | 6 February 1924 |
| Mar | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) | 12 March 1906 |
| Apr | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) | 4 April 1900 |
| May | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 18 May 1890 |
| Jun | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) | 6 June 1922 |
| Jul | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 11 July 1891 |
| Aug | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) | 3 August 1891 |
| Sep | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 18 September 1903 |
| Oct | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 1 October 1927 |
| Nov | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) | 26 November 1889 |
| Dec | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 28 December 1907 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 December 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 17 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 November 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 8 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 November 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 October 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 5 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 10 September 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 February 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 15 years | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 February 1930 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 16 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 November 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 4 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 October 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 30 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 8 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 31 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 June 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 June 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 18 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 May 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 23 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 May 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 6 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 April 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 26 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) | 41 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 31 January 1929 | Sale Mercury Office, AU | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 11 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1887 to 1931| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 1911 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 45 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 174.2 mm (6.9 in) | 1897 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 45 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 43 days | 1914 | 22 days | 45 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1888 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1889 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1890 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1891 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1892 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1893 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1894 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1895 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1896 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1897 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1898 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1899 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1900 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1901 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1902 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1903 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1904 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1905 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1906 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1907 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1908 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1909 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1910 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1911 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1912 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1913 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1914 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1915 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1916 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1917 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1918 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1919 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1920 | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1921 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1922 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1923 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1924 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1925 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1926 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1927 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1928 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1929 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1930 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1931 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1888 | 71.7 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1889 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1890 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1891 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1892 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1893 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1894 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1895 | 51.4 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1896 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1897 | 174.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1898 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1899 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1900 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1901 | 66.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1902 | 115.6 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1903 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1904 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1905 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1906 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1907 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1908 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1909 | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1910 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1911 | 143.7 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1912 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1913 | 70.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1914 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1915 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1916 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1917 | 49.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1918 | 67.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1919 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1920 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1921 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1922 | 94.1 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1923 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1924 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1925 | 74.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1926 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1927 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1928 | 85.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1929 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1930 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1931 | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 15 days |
| 1888 | 22 days |
| 1889 | 37 days |
| 1890 | 22 days |
| 1891 | 17 days |
| 1892 | 29 days |
| 1893 | 16 days |
| 1894 | 22 days |
| 1895 | 26 days |
| 1896 | 22 days |
| 1897 | 21 days |
| 1898 | 28 days |
| 1899 | 21 days |
| 1900 | 14 days |
| 1901 | 22 days |
| 1902 | 27 days |
| 1903 | 11 days |
| 1904 | 21 days |
| 1905 | 24 days |
| 1906 | 22 days |
| 1907 | 32 days |
| 1908 | 24 days |
| 1909 | 23 days |
| 1910 | 17 days |
| 1911 | 18 days |
| 1912 | 36 days |
| 1913 | 32 days |
| 1914 | 43 days |
| 1915 | 32 days |
| 1916 | 16 days |
| 1917 | 15 days |
| 1918 | 13 days |
| 1919 | 41 days |
| 1920 | 13 days |
| 1921 | 21 days |
| 1922 | 23 days |
| 1923 | 33 days |
| 1924 | 21 days |
| 1925 | 17 days |
| 1926 | 25 days |
| 1927 | 21 days |
| 1928 | 20 days |
| 1929 | 18 days |
| 1930 | 30 days |
| 1931 | 15 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Rainfall Return Levels
40 years, 1887 to 1929A day with at least 44.1 mm (1.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 114.0 mm (4.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 44.1 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 10 years | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 88.0 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) | Longer than the 40 years of record |
| 100 years | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) | Longer than the 40 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 40 years of values from 1887 to 1929.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 101.6 mm (4.0 in) in 1911; 92.7 mm (3.6 in) in 1906; 91.9 mm (3.6 in) in 1924.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).